The Reading Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in August 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Reading Symphony Orchestra reported income of £45k and spending of £37k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,218 to £45k (+1937%), an average of +112% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 957%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Reading Symphony Orchestra sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Furness Music Centre (£45k), East Harlsey Village Hall (£45k) and St Denys Area Community Association (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Furness Music Centre | Kirkby-In-Furness | £45k |
| East Harlsey Village Hall | North Yorkshire | £45k |
| St Denys Area Community Association | Southampton | £45k |
| Haslemere Musical Society | Surrey | £45k |